Are there significant differences between leaving after 1 year versus 2 in terms of opportunities at the associate level? I’m not even looking for some huge comp bump tbh, I’m happy enough with what I make now, I just want better wlb and my mental health to stop suffering. The only thing I’d stay longer for is unlocking better opportunities but wasn’t sure that is different if you’re not staying long enough to try to make that first promotion to manager

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I’m in a similar boat, I’m understanding that we need to get an idea of what an ideal exit opportunity is, and plan for that, not keep looking for “something better” , without knowing what exactly would be ideal, we’d perpetually be looking for something as there is always something better from staying longer!

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2 years tends to be the “minimum” sweet spot

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If you can get a referral to the right level I don’t think there’s a huge difference. I see fellow ASCs getting ~250k exits so not an increase, but not a drop and way better wlb

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No sorry but I also only happen to know people who’ve gone/are going to tech

EY1, what if recruiters are reaching out with exit opportunities that we’d pursue anyway at the two year mark? Why wait around if the exit is possible sooner? Is it something to do with long term benefit of serving 2 years?

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